First Quality
Talent Acquisition - First Quality Enterprises, Inc
Founded over 35 years ago, First Quality is a family‑owned company that has grown from a small business in McElhattan, Pennsylvania into a group of companies, employing over 5,000 team members, while maintaining our family values and entrepreneurial spirit. With corporate offices in New York and Pennsylvania and 8 manufacturing campuses across the U.S. and Canada, the companies within the First Quality group produce high‑quality personal care and household products for large retailers and healthcare organizations. Our personal care and household product portfolio includes baby diapers, wipes, feminine pads, paper towels, bath tissue, adult incontinence products, laundry detergents, fabric finishers, and dishwash solutions. In addition, we manufacture certain raw materials and components used in the manufacturing of these products, including flexible print and packaging solutions.
Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Automation Engineer This position will be responsible for optimizing, managing, and improving the material flow within the warehouse ensuring that goods are stored, handled, and transported efficiently, safely, and cost‑effectively. Expected to apply principles of engineering, technology and best‑in‑class logistics to improve current systems, devise layouts and enhancements for material handling solutions within current automation footprints and beyond.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
Optimize and develop layouts for warehouse systems that optimize space and streamline processes
Analyze and recommend improvements in logistics operations, systems and processes
Drive the selection, implementation, maintenance and improvements of automation technologies
Collaborate with other departments to ensure that automation logistics or automation considerations are integrated into the overall operational strategy and business goals
Manage relationships with current and future automation OEMs and partners
Support and drive asset purchases and capital expense needs for warehouse ops
~50% travel is required
Frequent standing/walking throughout facilities
Possibility of travel to OEM/vendor locations
Education and experience requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, logistics or a related field.
Strong project engineering background is crucial
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing and/or warehousing
Experience with robotics, material handling automation, warehouse automation preferred
Proficiency in process mapping, statistical analysis and data visualization tools
Strong organizational skills
Project leadership and management
Analytical mindset
Critical thinking and problem solving skills a must
Ability to work within a team and independently
Strong written and communication skills
Clear and logical thinker
What We Offer You
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three‑week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
…and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at www.firstquality.com to complete our online application.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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Guided by our values of humility, unity, and integrity, we leverage advanced technology and innovation to drive growth and create new opportunities. At First Quality, you’ll find a collaborative environment focused on continuous learning, professional development, and our mission to Make Things Better®.
We are seeking an experienced Warehouse Automation Engineer This position will be responsible for optimizing, managing, and improving the material flow within the warehouse ensuring that goods are stored, handled, and transported efficiently, safely, and cost‑effectively. Expected to apply principles of engineering, technology and best‑in‑class logistics to improve current systems, devise layouts and enhancements for material handling solutions within current automation footprints and beyond.
Principal Accountabilities/ Responsibilities:
Optimize and develop layouts for warehouse systems that optimize space and streamline processes
Analyze and recommend improvements in logistics operations, systems and processes
Drive the selection, implementation, maintenance and improvements of automation technologies
Collaborate with other departments to ensure that automation logistics or automation considerations are integrated into the overall operational strategy and business goals
Manage relationships with current and future automation OEMs and partners
Support and drive asset purchases and capital expense needs for warehouse ops
~50% travel is required
Frequent standing/walking throughout facilities
Possibility of travel to OEM/vendor locations
Education and experience requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, supply chain, logistics or a related field.
Strong project engineering background is crucial
5+ years’ experience in manufacturing and/or warehousing
Experience with robotics, material handling automation, warehouse automation preferred
Proficiency in process mapping, statistical analysis and data visualization tools
Strong organizational skills
Project leadership and management
Analytical mindset
Critical thinking and problem solving skills a must
Ability to work within a team and independently
Strong written and communication skills
Clear and logical thinker
What We Offer You
Competitive base salary and bonus opportunities
Paid time off (three‑week minimum)
Medical, dental and vision starting day one
401(k) with employer match
Paid parental leave
Child and family care assistance (dependent care FSA with employer match up to $2,500)
Bundle of joy benefit (years’ worth of free diapers to all team members with a new baby)
Tuition assistance
Wellness program with savings of up to $4,000 per year on insurance premiums
…and more!
First Quality is committed to protecting information under the care of First Quality Enterprises commensurate with leading industry standards and applicable regulations. As such, First Quality provides at least annual training regarding data privacy and security to employees who, as a result of their role specifications, may come in to contact with sensitive data.
First Quality is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identification, or protected Veteran status.
For immediate consideration, please go to the Careers section at www.firstquality.com to complete our online application.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing
Industries
Manufacturing
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